Words with the letter Y

The letter Y is a versatile consonant in Scrabble, valued at 4 points. It often acts as both a consonant and a vowel, which gives it a unique flexibility in word formation. Short words like by, my, and yes are useful for quick plays and can fit into tight spots on the board. Because of its moderate point value, placing Y on double or triple letter score tiles can boost your score significantly, even with shorter words. Its dual nature allows you to create or extend a wide variety of words, making it a valuable tile to hold onto.

Strategically, Y shines in longer words like yard, yawn, yield, or young, especially when combined with premium squares to maximize points. It’s also common in endings such as -ly or -y, which can help you extend existing words and increase your score. Knowing a range of Y words and recognizing its vowel-like role can improve your rack management and open up new opportunities on the board. With thoughtful play, the letter Y can be a powerful contributor to your Scrabble success.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
allogamy	17	17
allometry	16	16
allonym	15	15
allonyms	16	16
allopathy	18	18
allopatrically	26	26
allopatry	16	16
allopolyploid	26	26
allopolyploids	27	27
allopolyploidy	29	29
allosterically	23	23
allostery	13	13
allotetraploidy	24	24
allotropy	16	16
allotype	15	15
allotypes	16	16
allotypic	19	19
allotypically	27	27
allotypies	17	17
allotypy	17	17
allowably	20	20
allowedly	18	18
alloy	9	9
alloyed	12	12
alloying	15	15